What Compactors does

Compactors Inc is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer and master distributor of commercial waste compaction and volume reduction equipment, founded in 1987 and headquartered at 200 Ratchford Road, York, South Carolina. The company operates a multi-line catalog spanning commercial trash compactors (vertical, chute-fed, self-contained, stationary, multi-chamber, marine/offshore, hazardous waste, and medical sanitary), balers (vertical and horizontal), glass crushers and pulverizers, can and drum crushers, aerosol can crushers, hammer mills, shredders, scrap choppers, densifiers, hydraulic dumpers, and supporting equipment. Its proprietary Chicago Trashpacker line offers compaction ratios up to 20:1 and holds ABS certification for shipboard and marine use. Underlying technology is industrial-mechanical: hydraulic systems, PLC controls, electric-eye sensors, and structural steel chassis designed with SolidWorks finite element analysis, including an Integrated Hydraulic Manifold (IHM) for cleaner hydraulic packaging.

The company monetizes through one-time equipment sales, parts and consumables (compactor bags, baling wire, replacement parts), custom machine design services, integrated installation/commissioning, and equipment financing. Pricing is quote-based, with vertical compactors priced at $7,995-$9,995, vertical balers $4,750-$23,435, self-contained compactors $20,000-$25,000, and stationary compactors $11,450-$165,000. Customer concentration spans at least nine vertical segments including hospitality and marine, food service, healthcare, retail and distribution, manufacturing and industrial, multi-family residential, education, municipal government, and beverage bottling. Distribution is direct-to-customer with a manufacturer-and-master-distributor model that aggregates OEM products from Cram-A-Lot/J.V. Manufacturing, BACE, REM, TeeMark, and Komar alongside proprietary lines. The company ships, installs, and commissions equipment in all 50 U.S. states and internationally, with documented marquee end-users including Coca-Cola, Alcoa, U.S. Navy, International Paper, and McDonald's.

Name

Compactors

Legal name

Compactors Inc

Website

https://compactorsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Compactors Inc is a US-based manufacturer and master distributor of commercial waste compaction and volume reduction equipment (compactors, balers, crushers, shredders, hammer mills), serving enterprise and SMB customers across nine vertical segments in all 50 U.S. states and internationally since 1987.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compaction and Waste Management Equipment

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Commercial trash compactors
• Waste management equipment
• Industrial balers
• Recycling machinery
• Material shredders

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilton Head Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial trash compactors, balers, crushers, shredders, hammer mills, densifiers, and related equipment. Products are sold as complete units with options for customization. The company offers both standard models and custom-designed machines for unique waste management needs.
2. Parts and Accessories: Full line of trash compactor bags, baling wire, replacement parts, and accessories for any compactor or volume reduction equipment at competitive prices. Service and parts orders submitted via email or contact form.
3. Equipment Financing: The company offers financing options for equipment purchases, providing customers with payment plans for capital equipment acquisition.
4. Installation and Commissioning Services: Integrated turn-key solutions including freight, installation, commissioning/training, and on-site engineering support for equipment purchases.
5. Custom Machine Design: Custom machine design services for unique operations, including combining multi-process machinery (e.g., hydraulic lifts feeding conveyors feeding machines) to create custom solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Compactors Inc manufactures and distributes a complete line of commercial trash compaction, volume reduction, and pre-recycling processing equipment, including vertical and chute-fed compactors, balers, glass crushers and pulverizers, can crushers, drum crushers, hammer mills, shredders, scrap choppers, densifiers, hydraulic dumpers, and pre-crushers. The company operates as both manufacturer and master distributor, providing integrated turn-key solutions that include equipment, freight, installation, commissioning/training, and on-site engineering support.

Product overview

Compactors Inc offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial waste management and volume reduction equipment. The product line centers on commercial trash compactors (including Chicago Trashpacker vertical compactors with 20:1 compaction ratios and ABS marine certification), balers (vertical downstroke and horizontal models producing 1,000-1,300 lb bales), and material processing equipment including glass crushers/pulverizers, can crushers, drum crushers, aerosol can crushers, hammer mills, shredders, scrap choppers, and hydraulic dumpers. Supporting accessories include compactor bags, baling wire, food grinders, conveyors, self-dumping hoppers, and sorting systems. The company also provides custom machine design services and manufactures equipment for marine/offshore, medical, hazardous waste, and general commercial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chicago Trashpackers: Vertical trash compactors manufactured and distributed by Compactors Inc., featuring stainless steel construction and high compaction ratios up to 20:1. ABS certified for marine and offshore use.

Products and services

• Chicago Trashpacker Vertical Trash Compactors ABS-certified commercial vertical trash compactors with compaction ratios up to 20:1, stainless steel construction, push-button controls, safety interlock system, and proprietary Trashcube ejector system. Available in 3000SS, 4500SS, and 7000SS models for marine/offshore, food service, hospitality, and general commercial use.
• Chute Fed Trash Compactors Industrial stationary container packers and bag packers designed for multi-story buildings with trash chutes, featuring fully automatic operation via electric eye sensor for unattended use. Available in multiple models (520A, 520T5, 520T1, 520ESII, 520SS, XM-40, XM-40M, 10T, 10TM, Super T) for various capacity requirements in apartment buildings, schools, and high-rises.
• Large Commercial Compactors Self-contained and stationary compactors ranging from 1-15 yard packing chamber sizes with containers available in 10-38 yard ranges, designed for wet or dry waste applications. Self-contained models achieve 4:1 reduction (160 cu yds loose compacted to 40 cu yds).
• Vertical Balers Vertical downstroke balers (V63HD, V63XHD, V63OCC, V3016HD) that compress cardboard, plastics, paper, and non-ferrous metals into manageable bales. Models produce 1,000-1,300 lbs OCC bales. Average pricing between $4,750 (B4 model) and $23,435 (VMAXX26 model).
• Horizontal Balers High-performance horizontal balers manufactured by CRAM-A-LOT and J.V. Manufacturing, designed to process a variety of materials at high volume for recycling and waste handling operations.
• Drum Crushers Industrial equipment that crushes empty steel and fiber drums into 5-inch pieces for disposal or recycling, designed for industrial hazardous waste and manufacturing operations.
• Glass Crushers Equipment including GB Series, GB/BC, Model 95-2.4.6, Model 150, Model 170, and Model 250 that crush glass bottles into cullet for recycling operations by municipalities and beverage facilities.
• Glass Pulverizers Machines including GP1000 and GP1500C that convert glass into sand or gravel without sharp edges for use in cement, aggregate, or landscaping applications, used by municipal recycling programs.
• Can Crushers Crushers including CC5B, MV PERF, and HV PERF models that process aluminum cans and PET containers for recycling. HV Perf system processes up to 20,000 containers per hour.
• Aerosol Can Crushers Industrial equipment manufactured by TeeMark to safely puncture and crush aerosol cans for hazardous waste management and workplace safety.
• Paint Can, Pail and Filter Crushers Crushers designed for paint cans, oil filters, and small propane tanks, used in hazardous waste and automotive service operations.
• Hammer Mills WA, BD, 44, and RC series hammer mills suitable for various industrial applications including aggregate material crushing and size reduction.
• Shredders Industrial shredders including granulators, Kannamills, medical plant waste shredders, paper shredders (strip cut and cross cut), hard drive shredders, product destruction shredders, casino/gaming shredders, and pill bottle shredders for product destruction and waste processing.
• Scrap Choppers Machines including Models 300, 450 DDX (with dual drive feedworks), 510 XHD, 513, 517 XHD, 5503 XHD, and 5703 XHD designed to chop metal banding, plastic strap, tubing, and cable.
• Hydraulic Dumpers Container dumpers with 2,500 pound capacity and up to 70-inch dumping height (Model PD25), featuring stainless steel construction and safety cage for low-cost heavy-duty operation.
• Pre-Crushers PH-03, PH-04, PC-05, PH-05, and PH-07 models designed to smash bulky waste items before compaction, with charge chamber sizes from 3-7 cubic yards. Designed using SolidWorks engineering software with structural steel chassis for heavy industrial duty.
• Liquid Extraction Balers V3016HD model with internal liquid capture and drainage system that drains and bales refuse beverage containers in one step, processing containers seven times faster than manual liquid extraction. Up to 4,000 aluminum cans or 2,000 plastic bottles per bale.
• Densifiers Can densifiers, EPS densifiers, and plastic perforators that reduce bulk and increase productivity of balers by compressing materials prior to baling.
• Supporting Equipment Supporting equipment including food grinders, can/PET blowers, self-dumping hoppers, rotator boxes, drum rotators, lifts & tippers, sorting systems, and conveyors used in waste processing lines.
• Compactor Bags & Baling Wire Full line of trash compactor bags and baling wire for any compactor or volume reduction equipment, plus replacement parts and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compaction ratios up to 20:1 with Chicago Trashpacker compactors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• J.V. Manufacturing, Inc. (Cram-A-Lot)coreTechnology or IntegrationJ.V. Manufacturing, Inc. (Cram-A-Lot) manufactures Self-Contained Compactors for Compactors Inc. Since 1978, Cram-A-Lot has been synonymous with reliability and durability in self-contained compactors, providing safe, quality products and outstanding customer service. Their SC Series compactors are known for maximum reliability and durability.
• CRAM-A-LOTcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRAM-A-LOT manufactures horizontal balers sold by Compactors Inc. The company's range of Horizontal Balers are high-performance machines designed to process a variety of materials.
• BACE, Corp., LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationBACE is described as the world's leading innovator of recycling and waste industry technology, providing uniquely easy to operate and highly productive balers. BACE manufactures compactors of the highest quality known for long life, superior reliability, optimal safety levels, and the lowest maintenance cost.
• Recycling Equipment Manufacturing (REM)coreTechnology or IntegrationREM (Recycling Equipment Manufacturing) has been a leader in recycling equipment production in the USA since 1978. REM produces high-quality glass crushers, can crushers, and plastic perforators including the GB Series Glass Breakers, GB/BC Glass Breaker, and MV-PERF and HV-PERF Can Crushers. Compactors Inc is proud to offer REM equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Baler: U.S. manufacturer of horizontal and two-ram balers serving recycling, distribution, and waste-handling customers. Direct competitor in baling equipment with similar mid-market customer focus.
• BACE: Specializes in vertical and horizontal balers for recycling and waste applications. Supplies balers to Compactors Inc and competes in the same end markets with comparable technology positioning.
• PTR (Premier Tech): Premier Tech's PTR balers division manufactures vertical and horizontal balers distributed in part through Compactors Inc. Comparable product offering with broader parent-company resources.
• Vecoplan: Designs and manufactures industrial shredders and size-reduction equipment for waste, recycling, and industrial applications. Comparable in shredder/granulator category with stronger international footprint.
• Sierra International Machinery: Manufactures industrial shredders, balers, and material recovery equipment. Directly comparable in shredder category where Compactors Inc offers granulators, Kannamills, and specialty shredders.
• Cram-A-Lot (J.V. Manufacturing): Manufactures self-contained compactors and horizontal balers both for its own brand and as an OEM supplier to Compactors Inc. Direct competitor and supply partner with overlapping product lines since 1978.
• Recycling Equipment Manufacturing (REM): U.S. manufacturer of glass crushers, can crushers, and perforators since 1978. Supplies equipment to Compactors Inc and competes directly in the glass-recycling and aluminum-can-crushing categories.

Broad incumbents

• Marathon Equipment (Wastequip): Wastequip's Marathon brand is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of stationary compactors, self-contained compactors, and balers. Directly comparable product portfolio with broader distribution and balance sheet.
• Heil (Dover): Leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and a broad portfolio of waste-handling equipment. Adjacent competitor with significantly larger scale, primarily on the collection-vehicle side.

Emerging players

• SP Industries (Custom Pack): Specialty compactor and baling equipment manufacturer focused on niche industrial applications. Comparable product scope with a smaller share of voice than Compactors Inc's established brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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